Bombay Dry Gin is the original Bombay — a classic London Dry that predates its more famous blue-bottled sibling, and a quietly excellent choice on the shelf at Camp West in West Seattle. Where so much of the gin world chases novelty, Bombay Dry leans into heritage: a clean, juniper-true London Dry built on a recipe with real history behind it. For guests who want a no-frills, traditional gin done right, this is the bottle we point to.
About the Distillery
Bombay Dry Gin “The Original” traces its recipe to the work of English distiller Thomas Dakin, with production long associated with the Greenall family of distillers in England. The brand was launched in the American market in 1960 by Allan Subin, who insisted the gin keep Dakin’s original eight-botanical, grain-based recipe. More than 260 years after Dakin first developed it, that same classic formula still defines the gin.
Botanicals & Style
This is a true London Dry. Bombay Dry is built on eight classic botanicals: juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, almonds, cassia bark, and licorice. Distilled in England, it carries the dry, juniper-led backbone the London-dry style is known for, with warm spice and bright citrus rounding it out. There is no added sweetness — just a clean, well-balanced traditional gin.
Tasting Notes
Look for crisp juniper and citrus peel on the nose, with coriander and a gentle cassia warmth on the palate. The body is light and clean, the spice nicely measured, and the finish dry and refreshing. It is a textbook London Dry — approachable, balanced, and built for cocktails.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
Bombay Dry shines in a crisp gin and tonic, where its juniper and citrus cut beautifully through the bubbles, and it makes a clean, classic martini for purists. It also holds its own in a Negroni or a Tom Collins. Ask your bartender to build it your way. Bombay Dry pours at $10.
FAQ
How is Bombay Dry different from Bombay Sapphire?
Bombay Dry is “The Original,” built on eight botanicals, while Sapphire uses ten and a vapor-infusion method. Bombay Dry tends to read as a more traditional, juniper-forward London Dry.
Is Bombay Dry Gin good in a martini?
Yes — its clean, dry, juniper-led profile makes it a classic martini gin, especially if you like things crisp and unfussy.
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